Pathfinder. Opportunity. Curiosity. NASA’s iconic Mars rovers have a history of lofty names. But for the Mars 2020 rover, that iconic name is still missing. Now students have a chance to be a part of the naming process by submitting their name ideas.
U.S. students in grades K through 12 are eligible to enter their ideas in the “Name the Rover” contest. Individual students, with their teachers’ assistance, will submit their ideas through a 150-word essay. The nomination should showcase how the name is original and fitting for the rover.
The space agency says its goal with the competition is to get students interested and excited about STEM subjects. The competition encourages students to learn about Mars, past rovers, and the upcoming missions planned for the Red Planet.
Students can submit their essays until November 1. The entries will be separated based off grade levels, K to 4, 5 to ...
